Private foundation · EIN 85-3910161 · Issaquah, Washington · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Konzen Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 69 grants paid, $8.4M total, median $80K. 49% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
69
$8.4M
Median grant
$80K
Stays in WA
49%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$243M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 69 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mountain to Sound GreenwaySeattle, WAOperating$650K
Seattle Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WAOperating$508K
Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CAOperating$500K
Seattle Childrens' Hospital GuildSeattle, WAOperating$395K
Plant With PurposeSan Diego, CAOperating$393K
Agros InernationalSeattle, WAOperating$260K
The Nature ConservancySeattle, WAOperating$250K
New StoryAtlanta, GAOperating$250K
Mission FlightEl Monte, CAOperating$227K
National Domestic Violence HotlineAustin, TXOperating$225K
World Vision FoundationFederal Way, WAOperating$200K
Northwest Family LifeSeattle, WAOperating$200K
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYOperating$180K
Washington Trails AssociationSeattle, WAOperating$175K
Solid Ground WashingtonSeattle, WAOperating$175K
Fsc Investments & ParntershipsSeattle, WAOperating$167K
National Park FoundationWashington, DCOperating$150K
American HumaneWashington, DCOperating$150K
Food LifelineSeattle, WAOperating$150K
Jubilee ReachBellevue, WAOperating$150K
The More We LoveKirkland, WAOperating$150K
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA IncLaguna Hills, CAOperating$150K
PorchlightBellevue, WAOperating$135K
Bellevue Schools FoundationBellevue, WAOperating$110K
Clean Washington WatersSeattle, WAOperating$105K
Mary's Place SeattleSeattle, WAOperating$100K
Bridge Receiving CenterWoodinville, WAOperating$100K
Honnold FoundationSalt Lake City, UTOperating$100K
Lahai HealthLynnwood, WAOperating$100K
Wa State Parks FoundationSeattle, WAOperating$100K
The Parlor RoomNorthhampton, MAOperating$100K
Homage Senior ServicesLynnwood, WAOperating$80K
Street Business SchoolBoulder, COOperating$80K
International Fund for Animal WelfareWashington, DCOperating$80K
Seattle Humane SocietyBellevue, WAOperating$80K
Alaska Wilderness LeagueWashington, DCOperating$75K
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYOperating$75K
Raven Rock RanchRedmond, WAOperating$75K
Seattle Veterinary OutreachSeattle, WAOperating$75K
Canopy Planet FoundationBlaine, WAOperating$75K
Good Food InstituteWashington, DCOperating$65K
Access FundBoulder, COOperating$60K
Racing for KidsGrosse Point Farms, MIOperating$60K
Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WAOperating$60K
American RiversWashington, DCOperating$50K
Chimpanzee Sanctuary NorthwestCle Elum, WAOperating$50K
Eastside Friends of SeniorsSammamish, WAOperating$50K
PurposityDawsonville, GAOperating$50K
Trout UnlimitedWashington, DCOperating$50K
Conserviation NorthwestSeattle, WAOperating$50K
Washington Water TrustSeattle, WAOperating$50K
Redeem InternationalMerrifield, VAOperating$50K
Upstate FilmsRhinebeck, NYOperating$50K
Chispa ProjectAuburn, CAOperating$44K
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, COOperating$40K
California Sustainable Winegrowing AllianceSacramento, CAOperating$35K
Wild Animal InitiativeMinneapolis, MNOperating$30K
Motorcycle MissionsGeorgetown, TXOperating$25K
Conservation InternationalBoston, MAOperating$25K
Hungry for MusicWoodstock, VAOperating$25K

By state: Washington 34 · California 7 · District of Columbia 7 · New York 4 · Georgia 2 · Texas 2

About this foundation

Konzen Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Issaquah, Washington, administered in care of Neil Konzen, tax-exempt since 2021. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Konzen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Konzen Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $8.4M across 69 grants, a median of $80K.

Where does Konzen Family Foundation give?

Washington (34 grants), California (7 grants), District of Columbia (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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